The read
A Balasaur Score of 46 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 4.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, Metacritic 38/100. It runs a compact 1h 30m. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Scott (Jon Foster) is a filmmaker in need of inspiration. He and his girlfriend Penny (Sarah Jones) move into a desolate house hoping to make a breakthrough. Then they discover their neighbor, the elusive Mr. Jones. Famous for his haunting sculptures, Mr. Jones has remained a mystery to the world. Scott and Penny, convinced that they have found the perfect film subject, sneak into his workshop and realize that their curiosity may have chilling consequences. Who is Mr. Jones?
Ratings
IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic38/100
120 audience votes
Key crew
- Karl MuellerWriter
- Karl MuellerDirector
Cast
- Jon FosterScott
- Rachel O'MearaThe Skeptic
- Mark StegerMr. Jones
- Jessica DowdeswellHooded Penny
- Faran TahirThe Anthropologist
- Ethan SawyerAlleged Scarecrow Recipient
- Jordan ByrnePeter Cavagnaro
- David ClennonThe Curator
- Diane NealThe Scholar
- Sarah JonesPenny
- Stanley B. HermanThe Old Journalist
Stills
Movies like Mr. Jones
Themes
found footage